Just as I was finishing up that last post on gender double standards, my 4-year-old sat down close and asked me why I watch the elections every night if I already voted for "rockobama."
At least I assume she's still 4.
Showing posts with label Parenthood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Parenthood. Show all posts
Friday, October 24, 2008
Another Bending Counter to the Typical Gender Double Standard Arguments
Mommies simply are devoted to their children (to the point where all they need is sperm), while daddies have to be talked into giving up "freedom and masculinity" to be devoted to their children.
That kind of logic may increase web traffic and get head nods from the regulars of über-popular mommy blogs, but it is also shot full of holes, especially for those of us daddies who have been the primary caretakers of our children.
On the one hand, Lindsay Ferrier seems to live in a far off land where fathers raising their children is alien and unnatural. On the other hand, I've been living at home for a long time.
That kind of logic may increase web traffic and get head nods from the regulars of über-popular mommy blogs, but it is also shot full of holes, especially for those of us daddies who have been the primary caretakers of our children.
On the one hand, Lindsay Ferrier seems to live in a far off land where fathers raising their children is alien and unnatural. On the other hand, I've been living at home for a long time.
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